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Originally Posted by red 928
Don't believe anything they say.
None of it. All lies.
Instead of spending all that money on solar,
I spent roughly equivalent to a third of it on
improvements to the house to reduce
energy consumption.
High efficiency windows,
serious insulation in walls and ceiling,
sealed drafts and holes,
A pergola to shade to keep the sun off the back of the house,
Efficient AC and appliances, etc.
I could go on.
I ended up saving almost as much as the lying
solar salespeople would suggest,
and still had lots of money left over.
Improvements to energy efficiency last
almost forever and you only have to
pay for them once.
If you really want solar then get it,
AFTER you've done all those other
things to cut your bills.
Not before.
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I have done most of the things on your list already. I have made the following improvements
Variable speed pool pump and high efficiency heater
New roof
High efficiency windows
High efficiency gas boiler with hot water holding tank
New central air system
I even replace the cathedral ceilings in my bedroom with a tray ceiling
Most of the issue here is that utility rates are so high that bringing cost down is hard no matter what improvements I do. I agree with your statement about the lies I will hear from them, that was the original reason for my question to maybe help me see through the lies. I have one company coming today at 11 I will post what he tells me later
Thanks]for all of the replies